Sage loves Pirates of the Caribbean. He really enjoyed this book, but didn't like that the pics didn't look like the 'real' Jack Sparrow. Ha ha

My son loves Jack Sparrow, so he loved this book. This is book 8 of Jack's adventures as a youngster. In it Jack Sparrow displays his cleverness often while dealing with Davy Jones, enchanted warriors, another pirate and other precarious situations. His weapon, along with his cleverness, is an enchanted watch that has the power to stop time, but with significant consequences.

I highly recommend this origin series for younger readers. It is such a unique and interesting on such a famous characters for fans who wish to get more of him! I was not disappointed in the slightest. It is definitely a good pick for Elementary and Middle School readers!

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow" is a thrilling swashbuckling adventure that captivates readers with its charismatic protagonist, Jack Sparrow. The narrative skillfully weaves together daring escapades, mysterious islands, and a touch of supernatural intrigue. The dynamic character development adds depth to the story, making Jack Sparrow both enigmatic and endearing. The fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending humor and suspense seamlessly. The vivid descriptions of the high seas and vibrant characters create a cinematic experience in the reader's mind. Overall, the book is a rollicking journey that brings the magic of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise to life on the pages.

Supwr good! I loved this story and I will read it again! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure or any diehard fan. Ya.

I read this entire series when I was a preteen or young teenager. I LOVED each and every one of these and I waited impatiently for each new installment.
Being an avid Disney fan and the POTC ride in Disney World is my favorite, and the POTC movies were among my most-watched movies, I could not contain myself when my dad found these for me in the book store.
Although I have not read them in years, I remember them fondly and I strongly recommend them to anyone who likes pirates, tie-in novels, or just exciting adventuress. I think these would be a hit for reluctant readers as well (even though I did not classify as a reluctant reader, these grab you quickly and are pretty easy to get into).

I had the hardest time* (pun intended) getting into this one, compared to Books 1-7. For me this one seemed to push the rules of Jack's world a bit too far. Granted, I'm nearly 40 and reading these out of POTC nostalgia. Nonetheless I really liked Books 1-6 and don't feel the same satisfaction out of the arc in this book.
Fitzy has his timepiece back, only not really because Jack is holding onto it. And this watch is able to stop time? Blend time? The ATF is going to have a field day with this one. I couldn't help comparing Jack's antics during time freezes to the kitchen scene where Xmen's Quicksilver breaks Magneto out of prison. Hard to top that scene really.

The things I like about this book are that Jack displays lots of cleverness and I also like the little twist at the end that the watch doesn't just stop time, but also seems to be able to let them go back in time in a way.

3.5 stars

same as 1st